Business & Corporations Articles
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A Breach of Fiduciary Duty
Boards of Directors have legal, and arguably moral, responsibilities to the shareholders who depend on them to run a business. Those duties are called fiduciary … More -
The Board of Directors Duties of Care and Loyalty
The stock market gives many Americans a chance to have a small ownership share in publicly traded companies. Stock holders, as partial owners of the company, … More -
Are There Any Limits on Executive Compensation?
Business executives are often among the most well paid individuals in our society. They have a lot of responsibility and they are experts in their … More -
The Sarbanes Oxley Act: Success or Failure?
After the Enron scandal shocked the world and created doubt about the accounting principles of public companies, the United States Congress passed the Sarbanes-Oxley … More -
Choosing your Business Entity Structure
Businesses can operate in a variety of structures, such as a sole proprietorship, partnership, limited partnership, corporation, or limited liability company. Each of … More